That’ll happen when you’re a 6-foot-5 centre lining up between notorious tough guys Brian McGrattan and Tim Jackman with the Calgary Flames.

“I feel pretty tough out there — I’ll tell you that much,” Colborne said with a laugh.

“I think I could get away with just about anything.”

It’s not just Colborne who appreciates the duo’s powerful presence. The big-bodied combo gives the Flames an intimidating fourth line that’s provided the NHL team’s young assets a much-needed sense of security.

“It definitely creates an atmosphere where teams don’t want to take advantage of our smaller guys,” Colborne said. “The other teams are definitely a little more hesitant to play dirty.”